Focused entirely on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Evolve BJJ is a martial arts academy in Stockton-on-Tees. The club describes itself as a supportive community with a positive, welcoming and relaxed atmosphere, where coaches tailor sessions to suit a wide range of levels. Classes cater for both experienced athletes and complete beginners, with a weekly timetable covering both kids and adults.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a grappling art that offers a good way to build mental and physical strength while learning practical technique. It also tends to be a sociable pursuit, making it a straightforward way to meet like-minded people as you train.

Beginner friendly

Kids and adults

20 classes weekly

Experienced coaches

Supportive community

Evolve BJJ is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy in Stockton-on-Tees, with classes for kids and adults of all levels.

Evolve BJJ

Primal Combat Fitness

Based in Broadheath, Altrincham, SRMT is a martial arts gym focused on Muay Thai. Training is welcoming to newcomers, with coached sessions built around a supportive community atmosphere and instructors who guide members through the fundamentals.

Muay Thai combines striking, footwork and conditioning, so a typical class blends technique work with a solid fitness workout. It suits people looking to build confidence and stay active, whether they are completely new to the sport or want to develop their skills further.

Muay Thai focus

Coached sessions

Free trial class

Broadheath location

Growing community

SRMT is a beginner-friendly Muay Thai gym in Broadheath, Altrincham, with expert coaching and free trial classes.

SRMT

The Combat Academy Burton

Based in Victoria, Wing Tsun London is a martial arts club teaching authentic Wing Tsun Kung Fu, an independent association focused on this traditional self defence system. Students are guided from the basics through to more advanced material, with an emphasis on technique as well as mutual respect within the group.

Wing Tsun is often chosen as a practical self defence system, and this style is generally open to people of different ages and fitness levels. Alongside learning to defend yourself, a martial arts class like this can help you stay active, clear your mind and become part of a supportive training community.

Wing Tsun Kung Fu

Open to all

Self defence focus

Structured progression

Wing Tsun London in Victoria is a martial arts club teaching authentic Wing Tsun Kung Fu and self defence.

Wing Tsun London - Victoria

Chamber Thirty Seven

Set in Lisburn, Chum Sut Mixed Martial Arts Academy is a martial arts club serving the surrounding Lisburn and Castlereagh area. It offers a place to train and develop skills in a structured environment.

Martial arts clubs like this one are a good way to build fitness, coordination and confidence while learning technique at your own pace. Whether you are completely new to training or returning after a break, sessions are generally suited to a range of experience levels.

Chum Sut Mixed Martial Arts Academy is a martial arts club in Lisburn, offering training for a range of experience levels.

Chum Sut Mixed Martial Arts Academy

Based in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, Deacons Martial Arts (DMAF) is a martial arts academy running classes for a range of ages and abilities. The programme is split into age and interest groups, including sessions for younger children, older children, ladies and mixed adult classes, with a focus on building confidence.

Martial arts training is a good way to develop fitness, discipline and self-defence skills in a structured, coached setting. Whether you are looking for something for your child or want to start yourself, a free trial class is a straightforward way to see whether it suits you before committing.

Kids classes

Ladies classes

Adult classes

Two locations

Deacons Martial Arts (DMAF) is a martial arts academy in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, with classes for children, ladies and adults.

Deacons Martial Arts Lutterworth

DNA Gym

Ju Jitsu - Watton Sports Centre - Norfolk Martial Arts

Based in Maryhill, NewLife Gym is a mixed martial arts club serving Glasgow and the wider Scotland area. Set up in 2013 with a focus on grassroots MMA, it aims to offer a warm, welcoming environment where anyone can train regardless of ability. Classes cover disciplines including MMA, boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, jiu-jitsu and wrestling, with options for adults, teens, children and women only.

Martial arts training is a good way to build fitness, coordination and confidence, whether you want to compete or simply get moving. A club that caters for all experience levels means newcomers can start at a comfortable pace and progress over time.

Range of disciplines

Classes for all ages

Women only classes

All experience levels

Established 2013

One to one training

NewLife Gym is an inclusive MMA club in Maryhill, Glasgow, offering classes for adults, teens, kids and women.

NewLife Gym Glasgow - MMA

Based in the Dairy Farm Shopping Centre on Stewartstown Road, Talos Grappling is a martial arts academy in West Belfast specialising in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and submission grappling. It welcomes students of all levels, from complete beginners to experienced grapplers, and is open to new members as well as visitors dropping in from other academies and disciplines.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu focuses on ground fighting, control and submissions, and it suits people looking to get in shape, learn self defence, or train towards competition. Sessions are run across the week from morning to evening, so there is flexibility to fit training around your day.

All levels welcome

Free week trial

No contracts

UKBJJA accredited

Seven days a week

Drop-ins welcome

Talos Grappling is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and grappling academy in West Belfast, open to all levels and to drop-in visitors.

Talos Grappling

Set in Morley, Leeds, AVT MMA is a mixed martial arts gym covering a broad range of disciplines including MMA, Brazilian jiu jitsu, submission grappling, Muay Thai, kickboxing, boxing and wrestling. The gym runs both adult and junior programmes, with sessions welcoming complete beginners as well as experienced competitors.

Martial arts training like this is a good way to build fitness, learn practical technique and develop confidence, whether your goal is to compete or simply to progress at your own pace. Coached classes across striking and grappling give members plenty of options to explore.

Adult and junior programmes

7-day trial

Based in Morley

AVT MMA is a mixed martial arts gym in Morley, Leeds, offering MMA, BJJ, grappling, Muay Thai, boxing and more.

AVT MMA Leeds

Based in Arnold, Nottingham, Fortress Jiu Jitsu is a martial arts academy teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the Gi, submission grappling (NoGi) and wrestling. Sessions are led by coaches who compete regularly and bring a combined 20 years of experience, with classes structured to develop skills and confidence at every level.

Martial arts academies like this suit a range of goals, whether you want to compete, take up a new hobby or learn self defence. Newcomers and experienced grapplers alike are welcome, and classes are designed to help you progress at a steady pace.

Disciplines taught

Nottingham location

Fortress Jiu Jitsu is a martial arts academy in Arnold, Nottingham, offering BJJ, NoGi grappling and wrestling for all levels.

Fortress Jiu Jitsu

Kilo Club

RM Boxing and Fitness

Based in Solihull, Strike Martial Arts is a martial arts school teaching karate and self defence to children, teens and adults. Classes are grouped by age, including Little Ninjas for ages 5 to 7 and Samurais for ages 7 to 12, with sessions aimed at all experience levels.

The school combines martial arts training with life values such as discipline and confidence, making it a family friendly option. A martial arts club like this is generally a good place to build fitness, learn self defence skills and pick up a new discipline in a structured, supportive setting.

All ages welcome

Family friendly

Try a class

Strike Martial Arts is a karate and martial arts school in Solihull with classes for kids, teens and adults.

Strike Martial Arts

USSD Karate Irvine - Woodbridge

U-Tac Mixed Martial Arts & Box Gym

Elite Martial Arts Academy

Gorilla Grappling Academy

Based in Leicester, this kickboxing club offers coached training for both adults and children. Beginners are looked after with dedicated starter courses, including an adults' beginners course and, more recently, a beginners course for kids that introduces the fundamentals in a supportive setting. Members also get access to a fitness suite alongside their classes.

A martial arts club like this is a good fit if you want to build fitness, flexibility and strength while picking up a new skill. Kickboxing sessions also focus on values such as discipline, respect and confidence, making them suitable for newcomers of all ages.

Beginner courses

Fitness suite

Regular classes

Leicester Kickboxing is a kickboxing club in Leicester offering beginner courses for adults and kids plus fitness suite access.

Leicester Kickboxing

Based in Nottingham, this martial arts gym brings a range of disciplines together under one roof, including mixed martial arts, Brazilian jiu jitsu, submission grappling, Muay Thai and Olympic wrestling. It welcomes complete beginners and more experienced practitioners alike, with all levels and abilities catered for.

Classes can be booked online in advance or attended on a drop-in basis, and membership options are available. A mixed martial arts gym like this is a good place to build fitness, learn striking and grappling, and train across several styles with the guidance of experienced coaches.

Nottingham Mixed Martial Arts is an MMA gym in Nottingham offering BJJ, grappling, Muay Thai and wrestling for all levels.

Martial Arts clubs